The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 45,800
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11) Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,700
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11)
73
81.5
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
191.7 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (11 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.97 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 271.860
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
18.1 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
556 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data